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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.93, 56.94 and 29.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.93, 56.94 and 29.92 is: 44.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.93 : 56.94 = 29.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.93/56.94 = 29.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.93x = 56.94 × 29.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.93x = 1,703.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,703.64/37.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.92

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